Back on Track

Readers can't handle my menu so I just stfu about it. It's boring and usually full of nutritional stuff. That's how I roll and I wouldn't expect one person on here to follow it, it works for me and only me.

Nice job on dragging the brake for over 4 miles, I woulda probably threw the bike over a bank and walked back home :)
 
STFU - I like that

Well, we stopped at a friend's house, and her husband adjusted the brake to pull it from the rim (but then I didn't have brakes on the way home, haha). But the tire was warped or bent, so on every revolution the tire rim still rubbed on the brake. And now you could really hear it. Phoom, Phoom, Phoom.

Yeah we cut it short because it was wearing me out. Oh, and our tails hurt yesterday too - from the bike seat.

I keep talking about counting calories, even for a week or two, to get me focused again. Haven't done it in a while.

I think sometimes I sabotage myself when I start to see results. Like, "I've lost a pound so I can eat worse now." (I haven't actully lost a pound lately, that's an example).

Thanks T2. Ha, I had to read stfu several times before I figured out what you were saying.

Hi M, I've really enjoyed exercising. I wake up and want to do it. I feel crummy if I don't. It really has become an important part of our (me and my neighbor's) lives.

Speaking of stfu, here are two related lines:

A closed mouth gathers no foot.
Never miss a good chance to shut up.
 
RUN errands

Walked this am. It was beautiful, 58 degrees. So unusual for Texas. Just did not feel up to a jog. When I woke up I didn't want to crawl out of bed, but knew I'd regret it if I didn't.

Couldn't find my watch. May have to buy another cheap one at Wal-mart. I like to know my time. Was about 43 minutes. Did find a pedometer we got free from a vendor. Just counts steps. It said I took 6934 steps. I looked at the route we did and it was about 2.9 miles. So that's 2.2 ft/step, which seems short. So the counter is high or my distance is low. Maybe a little of both. Pace seems about right, 4 mph.

Off to run errands. Wouldn't that be good if we actually "ran" errands? Even with car, could still run into and out of each store, rush up and down the aisles. Well at least I park far away and I walk fast everywhere I go by habit.

Garlic bagel with cream cheese for breakfast, with green tea.
On my way to have a Starbucks, 50 cal for the not so bad one, 200 if I get the one I really want.
Want a yummy salad for lunch (veggies, lt dressing, maybe a protein).
Dinner is undecided, am going to a party where food is served, but may eat salad or grilled/roasted veggies before going there and skip their food.
Am having drinks tonight - beer probably.

Not enough protein in my plan today. Yesterday cal were a little high (included GS Scout Thin Mint cookies - but that's a whole other post).

Oh I almost forgot my giggle for yesterday. I posted it on M2M but can't resist doing it again (this is SOOOOO corny):

"Why are pirates so mean?"

"They just arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"
 
Strength Training

Decided to kick start strength training again. Starting with low # reps, 1 set, 8 lb weight where applicable (upper body). Took 10-15 minutes.

warm up:
jumping jacks - 60
upper:
lateral raises - 10
bicep curl - 10
shoulder press - 10
modified push ups - 10
tricep kick backs - 10
upright rows? - 10
lower:
standing abduction - 10
standing adduction - 10
walking lunges - 10
abs:
crunches - 25
plank - 15 seconds

Most exercises are on: http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp
 
Patty,
You're doing GREAT with the exercising! I so hear ya about wanting to wake up and get going - if I don't I feel yucky! Each night I have my work out clothes on the counter and ready ;)

As for counting calories, I do MUCH better when I do :)
 
We only walked 24:46 minutes this morning, but did a slightly faster walking pace. 4.24 mph, 1.76 miles. I was running late, so we had to cut it short. Have to get the kiddos on the bus.

A little sore from the little bit of weights I did yesterday, but in a good way.

Last night: two beers and a glass of white wine. Cold boiled shrimp with cocktail sauce, pita chips and crab dip, m&ms, skittles. They had the snacks at each table where we were playing games.

Had some chips & SC dip while I fixed family dinner before I went out.

Afternoon had half a bagel with the rest of the cream cheese from the am (was about 3 oz I had total between the 1 1/2 bagels).

Lunch was a terrible salad. It is usually my favorite salad at this restaurant, but the lettuce was so bitter this time. Did not finish it. Romaine lettuce, cranberries, tomatoes, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette.

Chose the higher cal Starbucks in the am.

All around a pretty bad day for me with some of the food choices. So imagine my lack of surprise when I weighed in heavier this am. Well at least I 'fessed up.
 
Patty said:
Walked this am. It was beautiful, 58 degrees. So unusual for Texas.
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REALLY?!? What part of Texas are you in??? It seems so early for it to have cooled down that much already!


Patty said:
Off to run errands. Wouldn't that be good if we actually "ran" errands? Even with car, could still run into and out of each store, rush up and down the aisles. Well at least I park far away and I walk fast everywhere I go by habit.
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LMAO!! This gave me a great visual and I started cracking up!!


Patty said:
"Why are pirates so mean?"

"They just arrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!"
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So cute! Love it!
 
Hi everyone
How do you keep motivated.I am just starting.I can't jog.
will I am off to eat my ceral for breakfast. Do you count Calors or how do you start.
thank you -hugs
popcornpickles
 
I'm in Houston. And the weather is such a fluke. But we are enjoying it so much. This August and September has had cool breaks like I've never seen before (and I've been here all my life). Normally it's 8+ weeks of unrelenting heat, where we are crying for October. But these past two months we've had cooler days - not cool compared to other places, because we still reach the upper 80s each day, but cool for us.

Had waffles with my girls this am. The frozen kind. Thought I'd check the calories. Not too bad, though no fiber to speak of. Didn't know syrup had 220 cal for 1/4 cup. Holy cow. Well I put the least amount of syrup I've ever put on, and didn't like it as much. A little margarine. Totally not worth it without enough sryrup. Well now I know. 300 cal

My friend I walk/jog with and I are going to play golf with our husbands this am.
 
hi popcornpickles.

i tell you one big shock for me was measuring my cereal. check out the serving size (varies by cereal) on the label. it will show volume (like 1 cup) and weight (like xx grams). put it in a measuring cup, or on a scale (inexpensive at walmart, $10 or so). then pour in your bowl. holy cow it is such a little amount in your bowl. you then realize you've been eating 2-3 times a serving, thinking you are having one serving. then measure 1/2 cup milk and pour it in there. here you think you are having 200 calories for breakfast and it may be 400 or more. that really sabotages your efforts.

then look at lower calorie cereals. you can have twice as much bran flakes as you can raisin bran, and get nearly twice the protein and fiber - so you'll feel full longer. etc.

if you don't jog, the free way to start exercising is by walking, walking, walking. think of it as time to yourself, to think, to reflect. or listen to music, or talk to a friend. remember to walk briskly, as if you are late to an appointment.
 
Yarrrr !! (in my best L.J.S. commercial voice) I only do stfu's to me - *dramatic pause* - on this forum. Other forums I extend those liberally and often. I'm really not a nice guy, I only play one on the internet. :p

Rock out with your brakes off !!
 
T2 you look a little like a pirate with that bandana on your head. And I did NOT think you were saying STFU to me. Right?????? Ok, I didn't think so.

Ok, I have a super big confession to make. Sometimes I come here to stop a fridge/pantry craving. That's not the confession part. This is:

I just sat here eating chips and dip while reading/posting on this forum. How bad am I? I think I need to go exercise or something to work it off!!!!!! Yikes!!!!!! omg i am such a sinner.

Oh yeah, I had a beer after golf. Beer does not make you want to stick to your diet. I didn't drink the whole time we played, the guys and my friend did though.
 
Patty said:
T2 you look a little like a pirate with that bandana on your head. And I did NOT think you were saying STFU to me. Right?????? Ok, I didn't think so.
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Nah, we have zero confusion on this. I just chime in and say things for cause and affect - maybe even aimless clarity. I'm wreckless on other forums, not here (sometimes).
 
What a week! TGIF. We are not jogging this am, so I think I'll head out to Memorial Park later this morning. I'm actually kind of tired and would like to take a day off, but I need the calorie burn. I plan to do the strength training again. We may ride bikes again.

Bran flakes planned for breakfast. Haven't planned rest of food yet today.

Had Double Dave's pepperoni rolls last night (2) for dinner. Bad, bad, bad.
 
Ok, did my strength training from this post:

Patty said:
Strength Training - Quick and Easy
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Made an index card.
Did while watching TIVO'd Survivor.
Took 11.5 minutes.

Forgot I wanted to add (one legged) calf raises.

Here's a site I like for stretching and strength training:

Exercise Demonstrations

Warmup: 60 jumping jacks
Upper: 1 set, 8 reps, 8 lb weight - lateral raise, bicep curl, shoulder press, tricep kickbacks. 10 - modified pushups
Core: 30 seconds - plank, 25 crunches
Lower: 1 set, 10 reps - standing abduction and adduction, walking lunges

Also did stretching afterwards.
 
Still sore from swinging those golf clubs and strength training.

Off to this beach this am for the weekend.
 
Back from the beach

We are back from the beach, returned last night. Stayed an extra day.

Saturday packed, drove there (Port Aransas) and went to the pool. Did not have time to exercise. The condo was on the 4th floor and overlooked a waterway where boats come and go. You could see dolphins, seagulls and pelicans feeding in the water.

Sunday am it rained, which was actually not bad. Brought the temperature down. Nice breeze. Walked to the pier with my dau in the am. Went to the beach and the pool. Also went shopping with my dau and sis in the local tourist shops and a candy shop (where they offer you free samples of the fudge and other candies they make, I only took one). Did not really exercise, but did do the 6 flights of stairs 4 times, and jogged the last one. Calves were very sore the next day and today.

Monday it was sunny and breezy. Jogged in the early am (jogged 1 mile and walked 1 mile). Walked a little more with my daughter later in the am. Went to the beach all morning. Walked two miles on the beach in 28.5 minutes, then chased the kids and the seagulls. Walked the stairs one time and jogged it another time. Went to the pool one more time in the afternoon before heading home.

Took the ferry to and from Port A. The kids love getting outside the car on the ride and watching the dolphins play nearby in the water.

Am a little heavier this am. Back to work on it I suppose. 1 minute jumping jacks warmup (70), then walked about 5 minutes to warmup as well - was early for my friend, then did calve stretches. Walked with my friend this am for 33 minutes. It was a cool 57 degrees, wore a light jacket.
 
Good morning Patty! The beach trip sounds awesome! *I'm jealous* Your exercise sounds great, swimming IS exercise plus you did all that walking. I say GREAT JOB!

Have a terrific Tuesday! :)
 
Strength Training

Warmup: 70 jumping jacks
Upper: 1 set, 12 reps, 8 lb weight - lateral raise, bicep curl, shoulder press, tricep kickbacks. 12 - modified pushups
Core: 40 seconds - plank, 25 crunches
Lower: 1 set, 12 reps - standing abduction and adduction, 15 reps - walking lunges

Also laid down and did adduction (inner thigh), 12 on each side. Didn't feel the standing ones were doing it for me.

Did not alternate the tricep kickbacks. Did all the right arm, then all the left arm. Made it harder that way. Will do that with biceps next time and lateral raise when I'm ready.

The shoulder exercises are awesome. You can see results so quickly, so it's so motivating.
 
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